The unmissable top 10 lists of 2014
John Park's end of year favourites
- 20 Feet From Stardom
An incredibly insightful documentary that looks at the lives of incredibly talented singers who provide the backing vocals.
- The Babadook
Australian actress Essie Davis provides a stunning performance in this year’s most intelligent, emotionally charged horror film.
- August: Osage County
It is an acting masterclass packed full of juicy performances, larger-than-life characters, and the most memorable dinner scene you’ll see this year.
- Two Days, One Night
Marion Cotillard is mesmerising in the Dardenne Brothers’ effortlessly touching, socially relevant piece that powerfully resonates.
- Dallas Buyers Club
The McConaissance went well under way with Matthew McConaughey deservedly winning his Best Actor Oscar in this moving AIDS drama.
- Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhaal is a charming sociopath who wishes to make it to the very top. It’s a fascinating thriller as well as a character study.
- The Wolf of Wall Street
Leonardo DiCaprio is on top form as usual in Martin Scorsese’s highly energetic, completely uninhibited look at Wall Street corruption.
- The Imitation Game
The true story of British hero Alan Turing has been wonderfully translated for the big screen with Cumberbatch perfecting the role.
- 12 Years a Slave
A very worthy Best Picture winner earlier this year at the Oscars, Steve McQueen’s unflinching look at American slavery is unforgettable.
- Boyhood
Richard Linklater has managed the impossible: filming over 12 years and flawlessly putting everything together, he has made a true classic.
